Form 8-K DIAMOND OFFSHORE DRILLIN For: Feb 08
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report: (Date of earliest event reported): February 8, 2016
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 1-13926 | 76-0321760 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission file number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
15415 Katy Freeway
Houston, Texas 77094
(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)
(281) 492-5300
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
¨ | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
¨ | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
¨ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
¨ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Item 7.01. | Regulation FD Disclosure |
On February 8, 2016, Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. (the Company) issued a press release announcing its entry into transactions with subsidiaries of GE Oil & Gas and its affiliates (GE) providing for GE to repurchase the Companys blowout-preventer systems aboard the Companys four drillships and to perform future maintenance, certification, repair and other services for the systems. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
The information contained in Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 to this report shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), and shall not be incorporated by reference into any previous or future registration statement filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act), unless specifically identified therein as being incorporated by reference.
Statements in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning expected results or benefits to be achieved from the contract and arrangement, timing of application to specific drilling units, expectations of future costs and performance and other statements that are not of historical fact. Forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain and subject to a variety of assumptions, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated or expected by management of the Company. A discussion of the risk factors and other considerations that could materially impact these matters as well as the Companys overall businesses and financial performances can be found in the Companys reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and readers of this press release are urged to review those reports carefully when considering these forward-looking statements. These risk factors include, among others, risks associated with worldwide demand for drilling services, level of activity in the oil and gas industry, renewing or replacing expired or terminated contracts, contract cancellations and terminations, maintenance and realization of backlog, competition and industry fleet capacity, impairments and retirements, operating risks, regulatory initiatives and compliance with governmental regulations, casualty losses, and various other factors, many of which are beyond the Companys control. Given these risk factors, investors and analysts should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Each forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of such statement, and the Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement to reflect any change in the Companys expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any forward-looking statement is based.
Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits |
(a) | Financial statements of businesses acquired. |
Not applicable. |
(b) | Pro forma financial information. |
Not applicable. |
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(c) | Shell company transactions. |
Not applicable. |
(d) | Exhibits. |
Exhibit number |
Description | |
99.1 | Press Release dated February 8, 2016 |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: February 8, 2016 |
DIAMOND OFFSHORE DRILLING, INC. | |||
By: | /s/ DAVID L. ROLAND | |||
David L. Roland | ||||
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number |
Description | |
99.1 | Press Release dated February 8, 2016 |
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Exhibit 99.1
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Contacts: Diamond Offshore Drilling Darren Daugherty Director, Investor Relations (281) 492-5370
GE Oil & Gas Lindsey Benton External Affairs Leader (832) 506-8974 | |
Diamond Offshore and GE Oil & Gas Enter into Industrys First
Performance-Based Subsea Blowout Preventer Service Agreement
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First-of-its kind service agreement is a new model for offshore drilling industry |
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Diamond Offshores Pressure Control by the Hour model includes performance incentives to reduce downtime and improve system reliability for Diamond Offshore and its customers |
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Under the arrangement, GE Oil & Gas will provide engageDrilling Services for Blowout-preventer (BOP) systems on Diamond Offshores four 6th-Generation drillships, including management of maintenance, certification and reliability |
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BOP systems included in the arrangement will be owned by GE |
HOUSTON, February 8, 2016 -- Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. (NYSE: DO) and GE Oil & Gas (NYSE:GE) today announced the offshore drilling industrys first-of-its-kind contractual service agreement (CSA) that transfers full accountability for BOP performance to GE Oil & Gas. In this Pressure Control by the Hour model, Diamond Offshore will compensate GE Oil & Gas only when the BOP is available. This 10-year collaborative arrangement for GEs engageDrilling Services showcases a new way of thinking to drive continuous improvement in deepwater drilling.
The arrangement will include GE purchasing the BOP systems aboard Diamond Offshores four drillships, currently located in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, for a total of $210 million.
Subsea equipment repair and maintenance is the single largest cause of nonproductive time across our industry, resulting in great expense to both drillers and operators, said Marc Edwards, President and CEO of Diamond Offshore. In todays market, we have to make the economics of offshore drilling more competitive for our clients. The purpose of our new Pressure Control by the Hour service model is to incentivize all parties to prioritize equipment reliability and availability for the ultimate benefit of our customers.
To deliver a solution that improves drilling efficiency now and in the future, collaboration is essential, said Lorenzo Simonelli, President and CEO, GE Oil & Gas. We are changing the game by building the new blowout preventer service model for the industry. With improved control, maintenance and servicing of our equipment, we are putting skin in the game and guaranteeing performance.
The GE Oil & Gas engageDrilling Services offering enhances BOP system availability by transferring the maintenance and service of pressure control equipment to GE Oil & Gas. This includes on-rig GE Oil & Gas personnel, management of parts, overhaul and repair, continuous certification, data monitoring, and management of change. This new arrangement is a performance-based alliance that leverages the scale of GE data, predictive analytics, insights and continuous certification, positioning GE as a long-term commercial, operational and technical partner.
Under the new service model, Diamond Offshore will begin capturing data through GEs monitoring and analytics solutions. Over time, this will enable condition-based monitoring and maintenance, which will drive proactive decision-making and planning to address the requirements of industry standards for drilling systems. By transferring the maintenance and service of well control equipment to GE Oil & Gas, Diamond Offshore is simplifying operations and optimizing between well maintenance to reduce the frequency and duration of downtime.
This is a key part of GEs business strategy to collaborate with drilling contractors and operators to push the boundaries of our industry, said Simonelli. Our new CSA model addresses the current needs of drilling companies, and establishes the roadmap for smart, predictive, condition-based services and maintenance in our digital-industrial future.
We look forward to partnering with GE Oil & Gas to lead the way forward in our industry, said Edwards. By combining Diamond Offshores operational excellence with the guaranteed performance of GEs BOPs, we are increasing our competitiveness in the market.
About Diamond Offshore
Diamond Offshore is a leader in offshore drilling, providing contract drilling services to the energy industry around the globe. Additional information and access to the Companys SEC filings are available at www.diamondoffshore.com. Diamond Offshore is owned 53% by Loews Corporation (NYSE: L).
About GE
GE (NYSE: GE) is the worlds Digital Industrial Company, transforming industry with software-defined machines and solutions that are connected, responsive and predictive. GE is organized around a global exchange of knowledge, the GE Store, through which each business shares and accesses the same technology, markets, structure and intellect. Each invention further fuels innovation and application across our industrial sectors. With people, services, technology and scale, GE delivers better outcomes for customers by speaking the language of industry. www.ge.com
About GE Oil & Gas
GE Oil & Gas is inventing the next industrial era in the oil and gas sector. In our labs and factories, and in the field, we constantly push the boundaries of technology to solve todays toughest operational & commercial challenges. We have the skills, knowledge and technical expertise to bring together the physical and digital worlds to fuel the future. Follow @GE_OilandGas.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning expected results or benefits to be achieved from the contract and arrangement, timing of application to specific drilling units, expectations of future costs and performance and other statements that are not of historical fact. Forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain and subject to a variety of assumptions, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated or expected by management of the companies. A discussion of the important risk factors and other considerations that could materially impact these matters as well as the companies overall businesses and financial performances can be found in each companys respective reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and readers of this press release are urged to review those reports carefully when considering these forward-looking statements. Copies of these reports are available through each companys website. These risk factors for Diamond Offshore include, among others, risks associated with worldwide demand for drilling services, level of activity in the oil and gas industry, renewing or replacing expired or terminated contracts, contract cancellations and terminations, maintenance and realization of backlog, competition and industry fleet capacity, impairments and retirements, operating risks, regulatory initiatives and compliance with governmental regulations, casualty losses, and various other factors, many of which are beyond the Companys control. Given these risk factors, investors and analysts should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Each forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of this press release. Diamond Offshore expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement to reflect any change in the companys expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any forward-looking statement is based.
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